Single Tree Hill
Single Tree Hill
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Tamil Nadu, India8 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
Require 4 wheel drive. We had to do hard trek about 45 minutes. The views were magnificent. A little clarification is required: Single Tree here refers to mobile towers at the Summit :(. It's possible approach from Town also. We couldn't get view from the summit as it was fenced. We couldn't explore further as due to thick fog
Written 4 October 2023
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SAR28
Colombo, Sri Lanka113 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
We were expecting to summit to a viewpoint with an iconic tree but there’s no such place. The whole area up the mountain from the temple is known as single tree hill. We drove and parked at the temple and walked from there on - approximately half hour uphill (not steep so easily doable with kids). You end up at a telecom / radio tower - behind that there was a pathway through a forest stretch that leads to few bushes ... there was a path way down but we didn’t know where it leads to and since we had to get to our vehicles at the temple we took the same route downhill. It’s a decent walk if you have nothing else to do.
Written 31 July 2023
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Nilhan M
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May 2023 • Couples
Single Tree Hill is a must visit if you are holidaying in Nuwara Eliya
It's a 30 mins drive through the Tea Estate to the top of the Mountain from the Welimada Road turn on Single Tree Road on 4 Wheel Drive right to the top and if a Two Wheel Drive then you have to park the Vehicle 1000m before the Top of the Hill and if it's walking to the top from the Welimada Road turn off then it would take approx 90minutes as advised by the locals in the Area
We went on our Vehicle upto 500m before reaching the hill which is now mounted with three large Communications Towers of the mobile operators
The view from the Top of the Mountain unravels the spectacular views of the entire Nuwara Eliya Town including the beauty of the Pidurutalagala Mountains, Gregory Lake Landscapes & Haggala Mountains clearly and with so many other scenic breathtaking views from the Top and on the way to the Hill and on a clear day part of the Adams Peak and Sunset views has been visible as per the locals living in Nuwara Eliya.
This is the 7th largest mountain in Sri Lanka with a height of 6890 feet above meansea Level and what's unique is that it's easily accessible and we were so glad that we made it to the top during our weekend stay in Little England.
It's a 30 mins drive through the Tea Estate to the top of the Mountain from the Welimada Road turn on Single Tree Road on 4 Wheel Drive right to the top and if a Two Wheel Drive then you have to park the Vehicle 1000m before the Top of the Hill and if it's walking to the top from the Welimada Road turn off then it would take approx 90minutes as advised by the locals in the Area
We went on our Vehicle upto 500m before reaching the hill which is now mounted with three large Communications Towers of the mobile operators
The view from the Top of the Mountain unravels the spectacular views of the entire Nuwara Eliya Town including the beauty of the Pidurutalagala Mountains, Gregory Lake Landscapes & Haggala Mountains clearly and with so many other scenic breathtaking views from the Top and on the way to the Hill and on a clear day part of the Adams Peak and Sunset views has been visible as per the locals living in Nuwara Eliya.
This is the 7th largest mountain in Sri Lanka with a height of 6890 feet above meansea Level and what's unique is that it's easily accessible and we were so glad that we made it to the top during our weekend stay in Little England.
Written 8 May 2023
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Ashen D
2 contributions
Apr 2023
Excellent Service fromUsman and Dewni Special thanks to Chef Prasad Who recommend our food inthe display Food is very tasty and the service is next level Nirash attend to ourtable all the time thank you. Definetely will come again
Written 17 April 2023
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Chathura Wijekuruppu
Homagama, Sri Lanka10 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
If you are looking for a hidden trekking path in Nuwaraeliya, this is the place to go. You can travel to Single tree by a tuk and the there is a path to Shanthipura viewpoint through jungle. You will see some unseen views in Nuwaraeliya and it is really mesmerizing.
Written 6 April 2023
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Laurent S
New Delhi, India21 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Really nice and easy walk up to the top, through a temple and tea plantations, with a great view at the top.
From there, there is a single track going through vegetables tarraces and a nice direct of tall nilgiris, up to the wonderful Tea plantations of Shantipura. Much more quiet. From Shantipura, you can take a tuk-tuk to go back to Nuwara Elya.
From there, there is a single track going through vegetables tarraces and a nice direct of tall nilgiris, up to the wonderful Tea plantations of Shantipura. Much more quiet. From Shantipura, you can take a tuk-tuk to go back to Nuwara Elya.
Written 5 March 2023
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Tharaka D
Minuwangoda, Sri Lanka354 contributions
Jan 2022
You can park your vehicle at the Single Tree Buddhist temple. Please try to tell them about your visit to add some respect. From the temple you have to walk. It is fun. We walked with our two kids. You can have a spectacular view of Nuwara Eliya town from there. The top of the hill is closed due to security reasons since there are communication towers. The climate and environment change rapidly when you go up.
Written 21 January 2022
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AnnaRenard
Moscow, Russia7 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
Walking up from the buddhist temple you’ll discover the beautiful views of Nuwara Eliya. Don’t expect too much. On the top we did not really find the viewpoint, grass has grown that high that you can hardly enjoy the views. But if you turn right near the fence and walk along it you can find the place to enjoy the lake view. Good tracking though)
Written 29 December 2021
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Rohan Dias
157 contributions
Aug 2021 • Business
Just 5 minutes drive from the number Eliya city down nuwara Eliya -badulla road is single tree hill road .drive up to the Buddhist temple and walk up to the view points. Probably the best view over the city ,lake and the surrounding areas. Highly recommended
Written 10 August 2021
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nir0sh
Colombo, Sri Lanka946 contributions
Dec 2019
Single Tree Hill is situated at Nuweraeliya town and it is considered as the 10th highest mountain (2105 m) in Sri Lanka.
It is just a small hike from Nuweraeliya-Badulla road. There is a gravel road which is good for a four wheel and I would like to recommend to walk along the road as it is scenic. You can enjoy the view towards Piduruthalagala towers, Gregory Lake and Hakgala mountain. Swarnagiri Temple is situated at middle of the path and summit of the mountain is occupied by communication towers. Sri Pada and Hatton area can be viewed from the summit of the mountain.
We spent about 1 hour to hike Single Tree Hill mountain.
It is just a small hike from Nuweraeliya-Badulla road. There is a gravel road which is good for a four wheel and I would like to recommend to walk along the road as it is scenic. You can enjoy the view towards Piduruthalagala towers, Gregory Lake and Hakgala mountain. Swarnagiri Temple is situated at middle of the path and summit of the mountain is occupied by communication towers. Sri Pada and Hatton area can be viewed from the summit of the mountain.
We spent about 1 hour to hike Single Tree Hill mountain.
Written 23 June 2020
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jzd2017
Sri Lanka5 contributions
Can one take the train from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, do the hike up Single tree road, and be in time to catch the train back to Kandy?
Dissa D
Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka121 contributions
Yes....Please refer train time table....but In Nuwaraeliya there are so many other things to do...
Please take early morning bus ...on the way try to go one tea factory....come to nuwaraeliya do the hike and other...go by train to kandy
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